Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Arkansas

Diagnostic medical sonographers in Arkansas earn the most in Fort Smith (average $91,590 a year) and the least in Little Rock ($82,200), across the 4 Arkansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the diagnostic medical sonographers average at $83,360 and the median at $81,500 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,240.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers average salary by city in Arkansas

Fort Smith$91,590
Jonesboro$89,130
Fayetteville$88,050
Little Rock$82,200

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fort Smith	$91,590	$100,140	$79,070	$70,363	86
Jonesboro	$89,130	$81,880	$81,500	$68,723	86
Fayetteville	$88,050	$84,820	$78,980	$68,003	91
Little Rock	$82,200	$82,200	$75,450	$64,104	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other states

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2032.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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